A fire ball rises as the Israeli air force carries out a raid over Gaza City on November 17, 2012, for the fourth consecutive day. Medics said 40 Gazans have been killed and more than 350 wounded since Israel launched an aerial campaign on the enclave on November 14, afternoon, with at least five militants among the 10 people killed in today's raids. less

A fire ball rises as the Israeli air force carries out a raid over Gaza City on November 17, 2012, for the fourth consecutive day. Medics said 40 Gazans have been killed and more than 350 wounded since Israel ... more

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Palestinian firefighters try to extinguish a fire at the Civilian Affairs branch of the Ministry of Interior following an Israeli air raid in Gaza City on November 16, 2012. Israel was condemned by much of the Arab world while securing Western backing and pressing its biggest air assault on Gaza for years amid a wave of Palestinian short-range rocket fire. less

Palestinian firefighters try to extinguish a fire at the Civilian Affairs branch of the Ministry of Interior following an Israeli air raid in Gaza City on November 16, 2012. Israel was condemned by much of the ... more

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Palestinian Khaled Tafesh mourns the death of his 10-month-old daughter Hanen at a morgue in Gaza City on November 16, 2012, who was killed the day before following an Israeli air strike in the Zeitun neighborhood. Israeli warplanes carried out multiple new air strikes on the Palestinian territory, including several hits on Gaza City, the third day of an intensive campaign which the military has said is aimed at stamping out rocket fire on southern Israel less

Palestinian Khaled Tafesh mourns the death of his 10-month-old daughter Hanen at a morgue in Gaza City on November 16, 2012, who was killed the day before following an Israeli air strike in the Zeitun ... more

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Palestinians run for cover after an Israeli airstrike hit the northern Gaza City on November 16, 2012. Gaza militants targeted Tel Aviv on November 16, with another rocket, defying Israeli warnings of a possible ground assault to follow its aerial bombardment of the Hamas-run strip. less

Palestinians run for cover after an Israeli airstrike hit the northern Gaza City on November 16, 2012. Gaza militants targeted Tel Aviv on November 16, with another rocket, defying Israeli warnings of a ... more

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Palestinian medical workers treat a badly wounded Palestinian at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on November 16, 2012. A rocket fired by militants in the Gaza Strip hit a West Bank settlement bloc just south of Jerusalem, Israeli police said, with the army saying it had called no injuries or damages. less

Palestinian medical workers treat a badly wounded Palestinian at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on November 16, 2012. A rocket fired by militants in the Gaza Strip hit a West Bank settlement bloc just south of ... more

A Palestinian medical worker pushes a bloody stretcher at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on November 16, 2012. A rocket fired by militants in the Gaza Strip hit a West Bank settlement bloc just south of Jerusalem, Israeli police said, with the army saying it had called no injuries or damages. less

A Palestinian medical worker pushes a bloody stretcher at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on November 16, 2012. A rocket fired by militants in the Gaza Strip hit a West Bank settlement bloc just south of ... more

A Palestinian Hamas policeman looks at an Israeli rocket in the street in Gaza City on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes hit the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas government, the group said early on November 17, with eyewitnesses reporting extensive damage to the building. less

A Palestinian Hamas policeman looks at an Israeli rocket in the street in Gaza City on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes hit the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas government, the group said early on ... more

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Palestinian firefighters and rescue personnel work at a blast site following an Israeli air raid in Gaza City on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes hit the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas government, the group said early on November 17, with eyewitnesses reporting extensive damage to the building. less

Palestinian firefighters and rescue personnel work at a blast site following an Israeli air raid in Gaza City on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes hit the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas government, ... more

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A Palestinian man inspects damages at the site of an Israeli air raid in Gaza City on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes hit the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas government after militants fired rockets at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as Israel called up thousands more reservists in readiness for a potential ground war. less

A Palestinian man inspects damages at the site of an Israeli air raid in Gaza City on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes hit the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas government after militants fired rockets ... more

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Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. less

Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at ... more

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Israeli soldiers fire tear gas towards stone throwers demonstrating against the Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip in the village of Beit Omar, north of the West Bank town of Hebron, on November 17, 2012. Egypt and Turkey put the onus on Israel to end the fighting around Gaza as Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Cairo a day after Washington urged the two governments to pressure the Palestinians. less

Israeli soldiers fire tear gas towards stone throwers demonstrating against the Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip in the village of Beit Omar, north of the West Bank town of Hebron, on November 17, ... more

A Palestinian readies to lob a rock towards Israeli soldiers as they demonstrate against the Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian Gaza Strip in the village of Beit Omar, north of the West Bank town of Hebron, on November 17, 2012. Egypt and Turkey put the onus on Israel to end the fighting around Gaza as Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Cairo a day after Washington urged the two governments to pressure the Palestinians. less

A Palestinian readies to lob a rock towards Israeli soldiers as they demonstrate against the Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian Gaza Strip in the village of Beit Omar, north of the West Bank town of Hebron, ... more

Palestinian youth take cover behind a makeshift barrier during clashes with Israeli soldiers at the Qalandia checkpoint, in the occupied West Bank, on November 17, 2012 Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 10 Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. less

Palestinian youth take cover behind a makeshift barrier during clashes with Israeli soldiers at the Qalandia checkpoint, in the occupied West Bank, on November 17, 2012 Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 10 ... more

A Palestinian journalist inspects his work car in Gaza City on November 18, 2012. An Israeli air strike hit a Gaza City media building on November 18, injuring at least six journalists, as a separate raid in northern Gaza killed two people, Palestinian medical sources said. less

A Palestinian journalist inspects his work car in Gaza City on November 18, 2012. An Israeli air strike hit a Gaza City media building on November 18, injuring at least six journalists, as a separate raid in ... more

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Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike on an office of Hamas television channel Al-Aqsa in Gaza City on November 18, 2012. An Israeli air strike hit a Gaza City media building on November 18, injuring at least six journalists, as a separate raid in northern Gaza killed two people, Palestinian medical sources said. less

Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike on an office of Hamas television channel Al-Aqsa in Gaza City on November 18, 2012. An Israeli air strike hit a Gaza City media building on November 18, injuring at ... more

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A Palestinian demonstrator throws stones during a protest against Israel's ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip, in front of the headquarters of the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank city of Jenin on November 18, 2012. Fresh Israeli air strikes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in northern Gaza in the early morning as the death toll mounted, despite suggestions from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi that there could be a "ceasefire soon." less

A Palestinian demonstrator throws stones during a protest against Israel's ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip, in front of the headquarters of the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank city of ... more

Palestinian civil defense staff carry a survivor on a stretcher after she was pulled out from under the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli air strike on Gaza City on November 18, 2012. Fresh Israeli air strikes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in northern Gaza in the early morning, as the death toll mounted, despite suggestions from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi that there could be a "ceasefire soon." less

Palestinian civil defense staff carry a survivor on a stretcher after she was pulled out from under the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli air strike on Gaza City on November 18, 2012. Fresh ... more

The mother of 10-month-old Palestinian girl, Hanen Tafesh, killed the day before in an Israeli air strike, is comforted by her husband and relatives as she mourns before her funeral in Gaza City, on November 16, 2012. Israeli warplanes carried out multiple new air strikes on the Palestinian territory, including several hits on Gaza City, the third day of an intensive campaign which the military has said is aimed at stamping out rocket fire on southern Israel. less

The mother of 10-month-old Palestinian girl, Hanen Tafesh, killed the day before in an Israeli air strike, is comforted by her husband and relatives as she mourns before her funeral in Gaza City, on November ... more

A Palestinian man inspects his damaged house following Israeli air strikes the village of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012. Israeli war planes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in northern Gaza in the early morning, as the death toll mounted, despite suggestions from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi that there could be a "ceasefire soon." less

A Palestinian man inspects his damaged house following Israeli air strikes the village of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012. Israeli war planes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in ... more

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Palestinians look at their destroyed homes following Israeli air strikes on the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah on November 18, 2012. Israeli war planes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in northern Gaza in the early morning, as the death toll mounted, despite suggestions from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi that there could be a "ceasefire soon." less

Palestinians look at their destroyed homes following Israeli air strikes on the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah on November 18, 2012. Israeli war planes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in northern Gaza ... more

A Palestinian student from Birzeit University jumps over a dumpster during clashes with Israeli soldiers for the second consecutive day as they protest against the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip in the West Bank town of Betunia on November 18, 2012. Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that Israel would not negotiate a truce with Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers as long as rocket fire continues from the Palestinian enclave. less

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Palestinian men gather around a crater caused by an Israeli air strike on the al-Dallu family's home in Gaza City on November 18, 2012. Israeli air strikes killed at least 18 Palestinians in the bloodiest day so far of its massive air campaign on the Gaza Strip, as diplomatic efforts to broker a truce intensified. less

Palestinian men gather around a crater caused by an Israeli air strike on the al-Dallu family's home in Gaza City on November 18, 2012. Israeli air strikes killed at least 18 Palestinians in the bloodiest day ... more

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A Palestinian student from Birzeit University pushes a burning tire during clashes with Israeli soldiers for the second consecutive day as they protest against the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip in the West Bank town of Betunia on November 18, 2012. Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that Israel would not negotiate a truce with Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers as long as rocket fire continues from the Palestinian enclave. less

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A Palestinian student from Birzeit University takes cover behind a behind a makeshift barrier during clashes with Israeli soldiers for the second consecutive day as they protest against the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip in the West Bank town of Betunia on November 18, 2012. Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that Israel would not negotiate a truce with Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers as long as rocket fire continues from the Palestinian enclave. less

A Palestinian student from Birzeit University takes cover behind a behind a makeshift barrier during clashes with Israeli soldiers for the second consecutive day as they protest against the ongoing Israeli ... more

An Israeli soldier lies on the ground as missiles are fired from an Iron Dome anti-missile station on November 15, 2012 near the city of Beer Sheva, Israel. The Iron Dome was activated to intercept incoming rockets launched from Gaza. Three people have reportedly been killed in Israel after a building was hit by a rocket fired from Hamas-ruled Gaza on Thursday, a day after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of aerial strikes on targets in Gaza that killed a top military commander of Hamas. less

An Israeli soldier lies on the ground as missiles are fired from an Iron Dome anti-missile station on November 15, 2012 near the city of Beer Sheva, Israel. The Iron Dome was activated to intercept incoming ... more

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A smoke plumes rises over Gaza following an Israel Air Force bombing, as seen from near Sderot on November 17, 2012 in Israel. At least 39 Palestinians and three Israelis have died since conflict began four days ago. Israeli troops have been massing on the border as some 200 targets were hit overnight in Gaza, including Hamas cabinet buildings. less

A smoke plumes rises over Gaza following an Israel Air Force bombing, as seen from near Sderot on November 17, 2012 in Israel. At least 39 Palestinians and three Israelis have died since conflict began four ... more

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Missiles are fired into the air from an Iron Dome anti-missile station on November 15, 2012 near the city of Beer Sheva, Israel. The Iron Dome was activated to intercept incoming rockets launched from Gaza. Three people have reportedly been killed in Israel after a building was hit by a rocket fired from Hamas-ruled Gaza on Thursday, a day after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of aerial strikes on targets in Gaza that killed a top military commander of Hamas. less

Missiles are fired into the air from an Iron Dome anti-missile station on November 15, 2012 near the city of Beer Sheva, Israel. The Iron Dome was activated to intercept incoming rockets launched from Gaza. ... more

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An Israeli soldier lies on the ground as missiles are fired from an Iron Dome anti-missile station on November 15, 2012 near the city of Beer Sheva, Israel. The Iron Dome was activated to intercept incoming rockets launched from Gaza. Three people have reportedly been killed in Israel after a building was hit by a rocket fired from Hamas-ruled Gaza on Thursday, a day after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of aerial strikes on targets in Gaza that killed a top military commander of Hamas. less

An Israeli soldier lies on the ground as missiles are fired from an Iron Dome anti-missile station on November 15, 2012 near the city of Beer Sheva, Israel. The Iron Dome was activated to intercept incoming ... more

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Israeli firemen douse a burning car after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip landed in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. less

Israeli firemen douse a burning car after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip landed in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least ... more

Plumes of smoke rise over Gaza during an Israeli air strike, as seen from Sderot on November 15, 2012 in Israel. A rocket attack on an apartment building in Kiryat Malachi, Israel earlier claimed three lives, some 24 hours after the IDF targeted nearly 200 sites in the Gaza Strip, killing Ahmed Jabari, a top military commander of Hamas, in the process. less

Plumes of smoke rise over Gaza during an Israeli air strike, as seen from Sderot on November 15, 2012 in Israel. A rocket attack on an apartment building in Kiryat Malachi, Israel earlier claimed three lives, ... more

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A picture shows damages caused by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. less

A picture shows damages caused by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least nine ... more

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Israeli firemen douse a burning car after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip landed in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. less

Israeli firemen douse a burning car after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip landed in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least ... more

An Israeli missile is launched from the Iron Dome defense missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod in response to a rocket launched from the nearby Palestinian Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012. Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv for a fourth straight day, AFP correspondents said, as Israeli police confirmed two rockets had been intercepted over the city by the Iron Dome defense system. less

An Israeli missile is launched from the Iron Dome defense missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod in response ... more

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Israeli soldiers take position on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes destroyed the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas rulers after militants fired rockets at the heart of Israel which called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. less

Israeli soldiers take position on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli air strikes destroyed the cabinet headquarters of Gaza's Hamas rulers after militants fired rockets at the ... more

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Israeli children play games at a bomb shelter on November 14, 2012 in Netivot, Israel. Israel Defense Forces launched aerial attacks on targets in Gaza that killed the top military commander of Hamas.

Israeli children play games at a bomb shelter on November 14, 2012 in Netivot, Israel. Israel Defense Forces launched aerial attacks on targets in Gaza that killed the top military commander of Hamas.

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People wait for a bus to leave town on November 14, 2012 in Netivot, Israel. Israel Defense Forces launched aerial attacks on targets in Gaza that killed the top military commander of Hamas.

People wait for a bus to leave town on November 14, 2012 in Netivot, Israel. Israel Defense Forces launched aerial attacks on targets in Gaza that killed the top military commander of Hamas.

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Israeli stand outside a bomb shelter on November 14, 2012 in Netivot, Israel. Israel Defense Forces launched aerial attacks on targets in Gaza that killed the top military commander of Hamas.

Israeli stand outside a bomb shelter on November 14, 2012 in Netivot, Israel. Israel Defense Forces launched aerial attacks on targets in Gaza that killed the top military commander of Hamas.

Smoke plumes rise over Gaza following Israel Air Force bombing on November 16, 2012 near Sderot, Israel. Conflict between the Israeli military and Palestian militants has intensified over the last few days, with Israel striking some 130 targets overnight. According to reports, 18 Palestians and three Israelis have been killed. Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil is due to make a brief visit to Gaza today and Israel have vowed to suspend fire for the duration of his visit, provided there's no cross border attacks from militants. less

Smoke plumes rise over Gaza following Israel Air Force bombing on November 16, 2012 near Sderot, Israel. Conflict between the Israeli military and Palestian militants has intensified over the last few days, ... more

Israeli soldiers talk with civilians during a patrol next to the Israeli-Palestinian border as some 16,000 reserve troops are drafted in, on November 16, 2012 in Israel. Conflict between the Israeli military and Palestine militants has intensified over the last few days, with Israel striking some 130 targets overnight. According to reports, 18 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed. Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil is due to make a brief visit to Gaza today and Israel have vowed to suspend fire for the duration of his visit, provided there's no cross border attacks from militants. less

Israeli soldiers talk with civilians during a patrol next to the Israeli-Palestinian border as some 16,000 reserve troops are drafted in, on November 16, 2012 in Israel. Conflict between the Israeli military ... more

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Israeli soldiers patrolling next to the Israeli-Palestinian border as some 16,000 reserve troops are drafted in, on November 16, 2012 in Israel. Conflict between the Israeli military and Palestine militants has intensified over the last few days, with Israel striking some 130 targets overnight. According to reports, 18 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed. Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil is due to make a brief visit to Gaza today and Israel have vowed to suspend fire for the duration of his visit, provided there's no cross border attacks from militants. less

Israeli soldiers patrolling next to the Israeli-Palestinian border as some 16,000 reserve troops are drafted in, on November 16, 2012 in Israel. Conflict between the Israeli military and Palestine militants ... more

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A rocket is launched from Gaza as seen from near Sderot on November 17, 2012 in Israel. At least 39 Palestinians and three Isreali's have died since conflict began four days ago. Israeli troops have been massing on the border as some 200 targets were hit overnight in Gaza, including Hamas cabinet buildings. less

A rocket is launched from Gaza as seen from near Sderot on November 17, 2012 in Israel. At least 39 Palestinians and three Isreali's have died since conflict began four days ago. Israeli troops have been ... more

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Israelis inspect the damage to a house that was hit by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ofakim, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with two media buildings being recently struck and several journalists subsequently injured. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 50 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched operation Pillar of Defense. So far three Israelis have died in the exchange of missiles which followed an air strike on Wednesday that killed Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. less

Israelis inspect the damage to a house that was hit by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ofakim, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with ... more

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Israelis gather inside a bomb shelter after a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ashkelon, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with two media buildings being recently struck and several journalists subsequently injured. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 50 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched operation Pillar of Defense. So far three Israelis have died in the exchange of missiles which followed an air strike on Wednesday that killed Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. less

Israelis gather inside a bomb shelter after a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ashkelon, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with two media buildings being ... more

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Israeli workers inspect the damage to a house that was hit by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ashkelon, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with two media buildings being recently struck and several journalists subsequently injured. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 50 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched operation Pillar of Defense. So far three Israelis have died in the exchange of missiles which followed an air strike on Wednesday that killed Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. less

Israeli workers inspect the damage to a house that was hit by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ashkelon, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth ... more

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In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius at the Prime Minister's offices on November 18, 2012 in Jerusalem. Israel. Israeli shelling of Gaza has entered its fifth day, with two media buildings being recently struck and several journalists injured. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 50 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched operation Pillar of Defense. So far three Israelis have died in the exchange of missiles which followed an air strike on Wednesday that killed Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. less

In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius at the Prime Minister's offices on November ... more

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In this handout image supplied by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a meeting of the National economy emergency committee at the PM offices. November 18, 2012 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with two media buildings being recently struck and several journalists subsequently injured. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 50 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched operation Pillar of Defense. So far three Israelis have died in the exchange of missiles which followed an air strike on Wednesday that killed Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. less

In this handout image supplied by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a meeting of the National economy emergency committee at the PM offices. November 18, 2012 ... more

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Israeli soldiers take cover as an Israeli missile is launched from the Iron Dome defense missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod in response to a rocket launched from the nearby Palestinian Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012. Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv for a fourth straight day, AFP correspondents said, as Israeli police confirmed two rockets had been intercepted over the city by the Iron Dome defense system. less

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Israeli soldiers walk at an Israeli army deployment near the Israel-Gaza Strip border on November 18, 2012. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is ready to "significantly expand" its operation against militants in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip as it entered its fifth day. less

Israeli soldiers walk at an Israeli army deployment near the Israel-Gaza Strip border on November 18, 2012. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is ready to "significantly expand" its ... more

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Israelis inspect the damage to a car that was hit by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ofakim, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with two media buildings being recently struck and several journalists subsequently injured. According to health officials in Gaza, at least 50 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched operation Pillar of Defense. So far three Israelis have died in the exchange of missiles which followed an air strike on Wednesday that killed Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. less

Israelis inspect the damage to a car that was hit by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip on November 18, 2012 in Ofakim, Israel. Israeli/Gaza attacks have entered the fifth day, with ... more

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An Israeli soldier sits in his tank in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day six since the launch of operation 'Pillar of Defense.' less

An Israeli soldier sits in his tank in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital ... more

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An Israeli soldier sits in his tank in a deployment area on... Photo-3761897.52686 - San Antonio Express-News

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Israeli soldiers prepare weapons in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day six since the launch of operation 'Pillar of Defense.' less

Israeli soldiers prepare weapons in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital ... more

Photo: Uriel Sinai, Getty Images

Israeli soldiers prepare weapons in a deployment area on November... Photo-3761898.52686 - San Antonio Express-News

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Israeli soldiers perform their morning prayers in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day six since the launch of operation 'Pillar of Defense.' less

Israeli soldiers perform their morning prayers in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to ... more

ISRAEL/GAZA BORDER, ISRAEL- NOVEMBER 19: (ISRAEL OUT) Israeli soldiers sleep in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day six since the launch of operation 'Pillar of Defense.' less

ISRAEL/GAZA BORDER, ISRAEL- NOVEMBER 19: (ISRAEL OUT) Israeli soldiers sleep in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in ... more

Israeli soldiers wake in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day six since the launch of operation 'Pillar of Defense.' less

Israeli soldiers wake in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day ... more

Photo: Uriel Sinai, Getty Images

Israeli soldiers wake in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on... Photo-3761902.52686 - San Antonio Express-News

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An Israeli soldier prepares for morning prayers in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to hospital officials, on day six since the launch of operation 'Pillar of Defense.' less

An Israeli soldier prepares for morning prayers in a deployment area on November 19, 2012 on Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The death toll has risen to at least 85 killed in the air strikes, according to ... more

Photo: Uriel Sinai, Getty Images

An Israeli soldier prepares for morning prayers in a deployment... Photo-3761904.52686 - San Antonio Express-News